Jess & Titus

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Description

We’re a small family from the UK travelling around Southeast Asia from November 2025 to June 2026, and we’re looking for meaningful places to stay and volunteer.

Titus is a builder and carpenter with over 10 years of experience – he’s taking a break from paid work while we travel and is happy to help with practical, creative, or hands-on tasks like repairs, woodworking, and small builds.

Jess is a part-time remote marketing and admin support specialist, working just two days a week – she can offer help with content creation, websites, email marketing, and digital organisation. She also enjoys hands-on work like gardening, textiles, and general help around the place.

Our son Gabriel will be 3 in January – he’s friendly, active, and loves being outdoors (especially if there are animals or other children!). We’re looking for family-friendly hosts where he’s welcome too, and we’d love to stay for 2–4 weeks or more.

We’re especially interested in creative, sustainable or community-minded projects, and are keen to learn new things, help where we can, and immerse ourselves in local culture.

Let us know if you think we’d be a good fit – we’d love to hear from you!

Warm wishes,
Jess, Titus & Gabriel

Interests

Culture

Technology

Politics / Social justice

Sustainability

Van life

Farming

Plant care

Music

DIY & crafts

Art & design

Photography

Gardening

Cooking & food

Carpentry

Yoga / Wellness

Nature

Camping

Mountain

Beach

Outdoor activities

Hiking

Cycling

Adventure sports

Languages spoken

English: Fluent
French: Beginner

Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn

We're interested in:  

Eco Projects

Life at a Farmstay

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Some knowledge of:  

Art Projects

Gardening

Babysitting and creative play

Creating/ Cooking family meals

General Maintenance

Helping around the house

House sitting

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Able to teach about:  

DIY and building projects

Helping with Computers/ Internet

More details about your skills

Titus
Carpentry & joinery (10+ years)
General building and construction
Repairs and maintenance
Woodworking and creative builds
Painting & decorating
Gardening and landscaping
Practical problem-solving
Comfortable working independently or as part of a team
Climbing
Music (guitar)
Child-focused activities & creative play

Jess
Social media management
Website editing
Email marketing & automations
Content writing & copywriting
Branding & digital storytelling
Admin support & organisation systems
Craft skills: jewellery making, textiles, natural dyeing
Gardening and practical outdoor tasks
Child-focused activities & creative play

Gabriel
3 years old in January
Loves animals, outdoor play, water, and messy activities
Sociable with adults and children – enjoys group environments
Used to being around tools, gardens, and creative spaces
Can play independently with supervision – enjoys being part of the action!

As a Family
Used to living simply and flexibly
Respectful, tidy and practical in shared spaces
Enjoy slow travel and immersion in local culture
Interested in traditional skills, eco-building, crafts and permaculture
Keen to learn and contribute wherever possible
Comfortable with multi-generational and community living setups

Age

34 & 37

What else ...

We’re a curious and creative little team who love learning new things and getting stuck in! As a family, we enjoy being outdoors – walking, gardening, building, foraging, wild swimming, and spending time with animals.

We both love climbing (Titus more regularly – and a bit obsessively!) and he also skateboards. We enjoy playing music together – Titus is an accomplished guitarist and Jess loves to sing.

Jess is a keen knitter, crafter and grower – she has an allotment back home and especially loves growing food and herbs. She’s also interested in natural dyeing, textiles, and traditional craft practices.

We love slow travel and connecting with people – sharing skills, learning from others, and being part of daily life wherever we are. Evenings might include music, crafts, helping in the garden, a good cup of tea, or hanging out with the children.

Some more information

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